350cc KTM 390 Duke Review
The KTM 390 Duke was known for its loud styling, explosive mid-range performance and an aggressive nature that made it the benchmark 400cc naked bike in India. In order to avoid the 40 percent GST on motorcycles above 350cc, KTM has downsized the engine to 350cc. We spent a couple of days with the bike to find out if the legend lost its hooligan edge. Styling and Features - 9/10 The 399cc model will still be sold alongside this new 350cc Duke and called the 390 Duke R . Visually, not much has changed with the new model. The easiest way to identify the new 350cc Duke from the original 399cc version is the black frame, replacing the orange unit seen on the 390 Duke R. Apart from that, the motorcycle remains identical. You still get the sharp and aggressive styling, TFT display, traction control, launch control, and the bi-directional quickshifter. Engine, Performance, and Mileage - 8/10 Just like what Triumph did with its 400 range, KTM has reduced the stroke of the engine from 64mm to...